Carlino Steps Away from Caucus, IPS Denies Bid by School Seeking Independence, Kokomo Woman Charged with Animal Neglect, Proof of Citizenship Required for Voter Registration

Indianapolis City-County Councilor Crista Carlino stepped away from the Democratic caucus following backlash she received after last month's meeting. Indianapolis Public Schools denied a bid by one of its campuses to leave district control and operate as an independent charter school. A woman is charged with animal neglect after she was convicted of animal abuse four years ago. Some Hoosiers will be forced to prove their citizenship in order to keep their voter registration from being deleted under a new state law.